This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! California’s Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce Teams with Othram to Identify a 1994 Baby […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! First Successful IGG Case in New Orleans Reveals Victim’s Name after 22 Years (Forensic […]
Accreditation in FIGG: Ensuring Integrity and Trust in Forensic Investigations
Interviews written and collated by Rachel Oefelein, Chief Scientific Officer at DNA Labs International, Michael Coble, Executive Director, Center for Human Identification, UNTHSC, and Erin Sweeney, VP of Forensic Operations, Bode Technology Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Since Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) was first introduced to the general public in 2018, accredited […]
SMAL by Name, Not by Impact: How the Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab is Enhancing the Identification of Indigenous People and African American Remains
Today’s guest blog is written by Kameran Wong, QIAGEN, with Meradeth Snow, PhD, University of Montana, and Haley Omeasoo, MA, Ohkomi Forensics Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab (SMAL) is using advanced DNA technology to offer better genetic identification services for underserved groups across the nation. Dr. Meradeth Snow […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office & Sheriff’s Department Team with Othram to Identify a […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! QIAGEN and Bode Technology Partner to Advance Use of GEDmatch PRO Forensic Genetic […]
Next-Generation Forensics: Unlocking Complex DNA Cases with NGS and STRmix™ Technology
Today’s guest blog is written by Dr. Jo-Anne Bright, New Zealand Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The field of forensic DNA analysis has long been transformative. Over the past 50 years, though, two step changes in the forensic examination of biological traces have been particularly impactful: […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Chemical Imaging Method Holds Promise for Separate Overlapping Fingerprints (PhysOrg – 9/13/2024) A […]
Comparative Evaluation of Genotyping Technologies for FIGG in Sexual Assault Casework
Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by Bode Technology. What is FIGG? Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) pairs advanced genotyping technologies with traditional genealogical research to provide investigative leads for unknown DNA evidence when CODIS searching is unproductive. It gained worldwide attention as an investigative tool after the 2018 arrest of the suspected Golden State […]
